Introductory texts to mechanics of composite materials

[IdeaEngineer]

Hi,

I have solid understanding of mechanics of "standard" materials and I am looking at learning the mechanics of composite materials.

I have no background in composites and I am completely clueless when it comes to the subject.

I have recently looked at 2 books, one by Kaw , and the other by Daniel, however the lack of problems and examples in the books is very frustrating. I learn best by solving numerous problems and examples so if anybody can suggest good introductory textbooks with many solved examples I would be very appreciative.

Thank you,

 

[Demon3]

I would recommend Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Plastics, D. W. Clegg & A. A. Collyer (Eds.), Elsevier Applied Science Publishers Ltd., Barking, UK 1986.

It's out of print but you can get it used at

http://www.abebooks.com

It has examples of not just theory but where they make parts and measure the properties in different directions and compare to what theory predicted.

Another good one is Mechanical Properties of Polymers and Composites, L. E. Nielsen & R.F. Landel, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, USA, 1994

On the other hand, if you want to get the basics first without leaping into advanced texts then you could find my contact info and I will e-mail you a draft copy of an encyclopedia chapter I'm writing.


Chris DeArmitt PhD FRSC CChem

http://www.phantomplastics.com

Consultant to the plastics industry

 

[RPstress]

My usual recommendation is Barbero, "Introduction to Composite Materials Design," which has quite a nice lot of worked example problems (also has exercises at the end of each chapter and a companion volume "Solutions Manual for Introduction to Composite Materials Design").

Kaw's "Mechanics of Composite Materials" (not sure if this is the one you looked at) is quite good and has an unworked 'Exercise Set' at the end of each chapter and a reasonable lot of worked examples scattered through the text. When I got my copy around '98 it came with a copy of the author's PROMAL lamina and laminate micro- and macroanalysis software (use restricted to educational purposes).

Halpin's "Primer on Composite Materials Analysis" concentrates on analysis but doesn't have that many worked examples (though it does have quite a few useful ones).

 

[RPstress]

PS: Barbero's CADEC software seems to be available still. See

http://www.mae.wvu.edu/~barbero/cadec.html

for more (you must have a copy of the book to use it).

I also found a review of of Barbero's book at

http://cee-faculty.ce.wsu.edu/Faculty/Qiao/j-data/13-1999.pdf

from the Journal of Composites for Construction.

 

[ESPcomposites]

I would suggest either Jones' or Daniel and Ishai's book for basic mechanics. Some people find Jones' book a little hard to read due to the print font that was chosen, but I find it to be a little more in depth. I have some additional reviews on my site as well.

Brian

http://www.espcomposites.com

 

[Qshake]

Ron Gibson's book is good as is Tsai's book (CRC Press). Both give solid theory but not overly difficult reading and relevant examples. More examples in Tsai's book but I did get the first edition some years ago and man is it littered with misprints



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[CarDude37]

Hello Folks,

I was wondering if we could get some clarification here. Is this the book from Jones that we are referring to?

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Mechanics-of-Composite-Materials/Robert-M-Jones/e/9781560327127

I am a recent ME graduate with a minor in materials science looking to get into composite industry. I believe I have a pretty good understanding of metals, but have never taken a class specifically on composites. I am looking for up to date material most applicable to industrial production rather than acadamia. Chapters on NDT would be great as well.

Does the above fit the bill?

Thanks

 

[bluecomp]

You could buy also in

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk,

cheaper and unpaid postage:

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9781560327127/Mechanics-of-Composite-Materials